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1. Agreement to These Terms
These Terms of Service form a binding agreement between you and Gongyi Jinbangde Pipeline Equipment Co., Ltd. By browsing this website, by requesting a quotation, or by placing an order for steel pipe, flanges, butt-weld fittings or any service described on this site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you act on behalf of a company, you confirm that you are authorized to accept these terms for that company.
If any part of these terms is not acceptable to you, please do not use the website or place an order, and contact our team at support@jinbangpipe.buzz so that we can discuss your requirement directly. We would rather agree clear terms in writing than proceed on assumptions.
These terms apply to the website and to the commercial relationship between us. A signed contract, a purchase order accepted in writing, or a written quotation that incorporates these terms takes effect together with them. Where a signed contract conflicts with these terms, the signed contract prevails for the matters it covers.
2. Definitions
In these terms, Company means Gongyi Jinbangde Pipeline Equipment Co., Ltd. operating as JinBang Pipe. Customer means the person or entity that visits the website, requests a quotation or places an order. Goods means the steel pipe, flanges, fittings, related components, coated and packed items supplied by the Company. Services means threading, grooving, machining, hydro test, certification, coating, export packing and any other work described on this website or agreed in writing.
Specification means the drawings, standards, material grades, dimensions, thread forms, test pressures and finishing requirements that define what the Customer wants. Works means the manufacturing premises of the Company at 50 Meters West of the Intersection of Heluo Road and Songshan Road, Gongyi, Zhengzhou, Henan 451250, China (CN). Business Day means a day on which the Works is open for normal production.
Writing includes email and any other durable electronic message that both parties can retain and read again. A reference to a statute or standard includes any amendment or replacement of it that applies at the time the relevant obligation is performed.
3. Use of the Website
The website is provided for information about the Company, its products and its services. You may browse the public pages, print them for your own reference and share links with colleagues who are evaluating a purchase. You may not copy the website in bulk, republish its content as your own, or use automated tools to extract data from it in a way that harms the service or circumvents security.
You agree not to misuse the website by introducing malicious code, attempting to gain unauthorized access to any system, interfering with the normal operation of the site, or using the enquiry form to send unlawful, misleading or abusive content. We reserve the right to block traffic that threatens the security or availability of the service.
The website is provided on an as available basis. We work to keep it accurate and online, but we do not promise uninterrupted access, and we may change, suspend or withdraw any part of it without notice. The information on the website is general and does not replace the specification agreed for a particular order.
4. Quotations and Enquiries
A quotation issued by the Company is an invitation to treat, not a binding offer. It states the scope, the price, the lead time and the standard the Works intends to work to, and it remains valid for the period stated in it or, where no period is stated, for thirty days from the date of issue.
Prices in a quotation are based on the specification and the quantity supplied by the Customer. If the specification changes, if the quantity changes, or if the standard named by the Customer differs from what the quotation assumed, the price and the lead time may be revised. We will confirm any revision in writing before work continues.
A quotation does not reserve production capacity. Capacity is reserved only when an order is accepted in accordance with these terms. Customers with urgent requirements should state the required delivery date in the enquiry so that the Works can confirm whether the date can be held.
5. Orders and Acceptance
An order is placed when the Customer sends a purchase order, a signed acceptance of a quotation, or a written instruction to proceed. The order is accepted when the Company confirms it in writing or, where no confirmation is sent, when the Works begins production against it.
The Customer is responsible for the accuracy of the order. This includes the item descriptions, the quantities, the material grades, the dimensions, the thread forms, the test requirements, the coating specification, the delivery address and the destination port. Errors in the order can become errors in the goods, and a correction after production has begun may be treated as a variation.
We may decline an order where the specification cannot be met, where the required material is not available, where the required certification cannot be produced, or where a legal or export control restriction applies. If we decline an order, any payment already received for it will be returned without unnecessary delay.
6. Specifications and Drawings
The Customer must provide a clear specification for every order. Where a standard is named, the applicable edition of that standard will be used. Where a standard is not named, the Company will confirm in writing the thread form, the dimensions and the test pressure it intends to apply, and the Customer must approve that confirmation before production begins.
Drawings and specifications supplied by the Customer remain the responsibility of the Customer. We will review them for manufacturability and will raise a query if something appears inconsistent, impossible or unsafe. Raising a query does not transfer responsibility for the design to the Company.
Where the Company prepares a drawing or a sample for approval, production begins only after the Customer approves that drawing or sample in writing. Approval of a sample confirms the dimensions, the thread form, the finish and the marking shown on it, and subsequent production will follow the approved item within normal manufacturing tolerances.
7. Prices and Payment
Prices are stated in the currency shown on the quotation and are exclusive of taxes, duties, freight and insurance unless the quotation expressly includes them. Any tax or duty that applies to the supply will be added or charged to the Customer as the law requires.
Payment terms are stated on the quotation or the accepted order. Unless other terms are agreed in writing, a deposit is payable before production begins and the balance is payable before shipment. We may require a different arrangement for a first order, for a large order, or for a customer in a country where collection risk is higher than usual.
Late payment may attract interest at the rate stated on the quotation or, where no rate is stated, at a reasonable commercial rate. We may suspend production or withhold shipment while an overdue amount remains unpaid, and we will tell the Customer in writing before doing so. All bank charges are borne by the party that incurs them.
8. Manufacture and Tolerances
Goods are manufactured to the specification and within the tolerances permitted by the applicable standard. Dimensional tolerances for pipe, flanges and fittings follow the standard named by the Customer. Where a tolerance is not fixed by a standard, the Company will work to a tolerance appropriate to the product and will confirm it in writing if the Customer asks.
Threads are cut to the named thread form and verified with the appropriate comb and ring gauge. Grooves are rolled to the coupling manufacturer specification and measured before release. Flange faces are finished so that a gasket will seat, and fittings are beveled and dressed so that a field weld can be made without rework.
Small variations in surface finish, coating color, marking layout or packing material may occur between batches. These variations are a normal part of manufacture and do not amount to a defect, provided the goods meet the specification and the applicable standard. We will always aim for a consistent product, and we will discuss any requirement for a tighter cosmetic standard at the quotation stage.
9. Hydro Test and Certification
Where the order includes hydro test, the Company will test the goods to the pressure and hold time stated in the specification. The bench clock times the hold, and a joint that fails the test is reworked and re-tested before it can proceed. The Customer is responsible for specifying the correct test pressure and hold time for the intended service.
Certification is compiled into a document pack that may include a test chart, a material certificate, a dimensional check sheet and an inspection report. The pack identifies the heat numbers of the steel used and the gauge standard applied. Unless the order states otherwise, one electronic set of documents is provided and additional hard copies are available on request.
Where a third party inspection or a notified body certificate is required, the Customer must request it in writing before production begins, because it affects the schedule and may affect the price. The Company will cooperate with the nominated inspector and will provide reasonable access to the Works for the agreed inspection.
10. Delivery and Risk
Delivery dates are estimates based on the shop load at the time the order is accepted. The Company will make reasonable efforts to meet the stated date and will inform the Customer promptly if a delay becomes likely. Time is not of the essence unless the parties have expressly agreed in writing that it is.
Unless the quotation states otherwise, delivery is made ex works, and risk in the goods passes to the Customer when the goods are made available at the Works. Where the Company arranges carriage, risk passes according to the delivery term agreed, such as a named Incoterm. The Customer is responsible for insurance unless the agreed term places that obligation on the Company.
If the Customer does not take delivery when the goods are ready, the Company may store the goods at the Customer risk and expense and may charge a reasonable storage fee. We will tell the Customer before incurring significant storage costs and will work with them to arrange collection or shipment as soon as possible.
11. Inspection and Rejection
The Customer should inspect the goods on arrival and should notify the Company of any shortage, damage or apparent defect within a reasonable time, and in any event within the period stated in the applicable contract or, where none is stated, within fourteen days of delivery. The notice should identify the order, the item and the nature of the problem so that we can investigate quickly.
Goods that do not conform to the specification may be returned for inspection, but the Customer should not return goods before contacting us, because a return that is not coordinated may be refused at the Works. Where a defect is confirmed, the Company will repair, replace or credit the affected goods at its option, in accordance with the warranty section below.
Goods that have been altered, welded, coated by another party, installed or subjected to conditions beyond the specification cannot normally be accepted as a warranty claim, because the condition of the goods can no longer be established. This does not affect any right the Customer has under mandatory law.
12. Warranty
The Company warrants that the goods will conform to the agreed specification and to the standard named in the order at the time of delivery. The warranty period is twelve months from the date of delivery unless the quotation or the contract states a different period, in which case the stated period applies.
If a valid claim is made within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, repair or replace the affected goods, or issue a credit for them. The remedy is limited to the value of the affected goods unless the parties have agreed otherwise in writing, and it does not extend to consequential costs such as site labor or downtime, except where such costs cannot be excluded by law.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by incorrect storage, incorrect installation, over-pressure, aggressive media beyond the specification, unauthorized modification, normal wear or any use other than the intended use. The warranty also does not cover goods that the Customer has specified as suitable for an application for which they are not, in fact, suitable.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of the Company arising out of or in connection with an order is limited to the amount paid by the Customer for the goods or services giving rise to the claim. This limit applies to all claims in the aggregate and whether the claim is based on contract, tort, breach of statutory duty or any other basis.
The Company is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profit, loss of production, loss of contract, loss of goodwill or the cost of substitute goods from another supplier, even if such loss was foreseeable. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the goods are suitable for the intended application and that they are installed and operated in accordance with the applicable standard and any instructions supplied with them. Advice given by the Company is given in good faith on the basis of the information available, and the Customer remains responsible for the final selection of the goods.
14. Title and Retention
Title in the goods passes to the Customer when the Company has received payment in full for those goods and for any other amount owed on the same account. Risk passes as described in the delivery section, which means that risk may pass before title. Until title passes, the Customer holds the goods as bailee and must store them so that they can be identified as the property of the Company.
If the Customer fails to pay by the due date, the Company may require the return of goods in which title has not passed, and the Customer agrees to make them available for collection. The Customer may resell the goods in the ordinary course of business, but the proceeds of any such resale are held for the benefit of the Company to the extent of the unpaid amount.
Retention of title does not affect the Customer obligation to insure the goods after risk has passed, and does not transfer any risk to the Company. The Customer should inform its insurer that title may remain with the Company until payment is complete.
15. Force Majeure
The Company is not liable for any failure or delay in performing an obligation that is caused by an event beyond its reasonable control. Such events include natural disaster, severe weather, fire, flood, earthquake, epidemic, war, civil unrest, industrial action, government action, changes in law, export or import restrictions, failure of utilities, and the inability to obtain materials or transport without unreasonable effort or cost.
If a force majeure event occurs, the Company will notify the Customer as soon as reasonably possible and will describe the effect on the order. The time for performance will be extended by the period during which the event continues, and the parties will discuss a revised schedule in good faith.
If a force majeure event continues for a prolonged period and makes performance impossible, either party may terminate the affected order by written notice. Where an order is terminated in these circumstances, the Company will deliver the work completed to date against payment for it, and will refund any amount received for goods that cannot be delivered.
16. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, layout, images and the design of the pages, belongs to the Company or is used with permission, and is protected by applicable intellectual property law. You may not reproduce, adapt, distribute or commercially exploit that content without the prior written consent of the Company.
Drawings, specifications and technical documents supplied by the Customer remain the property of the Customer. The Company uses them only to fulfil the order and keeps them confidential, sharing them only with suppliers or inspectors who need them for that purpose.
Tooling, gauges, patterns and process knowledge developed by the Company remain the property of the Company, even where they are used to produce goods to the Customer design. Nothing in an order transfers ownership of the Company manufacturing know-how to the Customer.
The Company name, the JinBang Pipe trading name and the visual identity of the website may not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, partnership or sponsorship without prior written permission.
17. Suspension and Termination
The Company may suspend production or delivery if the Customer fails to pay an amount when it is due, if the Customer becomes insolvent, or if the Company reasonably believes that continuing would expose it to a legal or financial risk. We will give written notice before suspending, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the Works or comply with the law.
Either party may terminate an order if the other party commits a material breach and does not remedy it within a reasonable time after written notice. On termination, the Customer pays for all work completed and materials committed up to the date of termination, and the Company delivers the completed items and, where applicable, returns the Customer drawings.
Clauses that by their nature should survive termination, including those on payment, intellectual property, warranty, liability and governing law, remain in force after an order ends.
18. Governing Law and Disputes
These terms and any order to which they apply are governed by the laws of the People Republic of China, without regard to conflict of law rules. The parties will first attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith discussion between senior representatives of each party.
If discussion does not resolve the dispute within a reasonable period, either party may refer the matter to the competent court at the place where the Company is established, unless the parties have agreed in writing on arbitration or another forum. Where an international sale contract names a different forum or a different governing law, that agreement prevails for that contract.
The language of these terms and of any proceedings based on them is English. A translation provided for convenience does not affect the interpretation of the English text, and the English version governs in the event of a conflict.
19. Changes to These Terms
The Company may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in its services, its practices or the law. When the terms change, the effective date at the top of the page is revised, and the new version applies to orders placed after that date.
An order is governed by the version of these terms in effect when the order is accepted, unless the parties expressly agree otherwise in writing. We keep previous versions for reference and can provide a copy on request.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force, and the invalid provision is treated as replaced by a valid provision that comes closest to the original intention of the parties.
20. Contact Information
Questions about these terms, requests for clarification, and notices under these terms should be sent to Gongyi Jinbangde Pipeline Equipment Co., Ltd. using the details below.
Email: support@jinbangpipe.buzz
Telephone: +18638552817
Postal address: Gongyi Jinbangde Pipeline Equipment Co., Ltd., 50 Meters West of the Intersection of
Heluo Road and Songshan Road, Gongyi, Zhengzhou, Henan 451250, China (CN)
A notice is treated as received when it is sent by email to the address above and no delivery failure is reported, or five business days after it is sent by registered post. The parties should keep a record of every notice that affects an order.
By using this website or placing an order, you confirm that you have read these terms, that you understand them and that you agree to be bound by them. Every thread cut to gauge, every joint sealed.